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Pentax *ist User Manual

Pentax *ist
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BASIC OPERATION
(PREPARATION)
BASIC OPERATION
(SHOOTING)
ADVANCED OPERATIONSOTHERS
TURNING ON THE POWER
1 Turn the power ON.
Turn the main/preview
switch to ON.
Turn the power OFF.
Turn the main/preview switch to OFF.
MEMO
Be sure to turn the main/preview switch off to prevent accidental
battery drain when not in used.
If appears on the LCD panel, the batteries are nearly exhausted.
Replace the batteries with new ones.
If you remove the batteries, you need to adjust the time. Do not remove
the batteries unless the batteries are low or exhausted.
The LCD panel will be illuminated for about 10 seconds after turning
the main/preview switch to the position.
The depth of field can be checked in the viewfinder by turning the
main/preview switch to the position. See page 100 for previewing
the depth of field.
If you change custom function number [CF15] to [2], the LCD
illuminates automatically in low light condition. You can turn off the
illumination function by setting [CF15] to [3]. See pages 134 and 141.
Step 3

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Pentax *ist Specifications

General IconGeneral
Camera TypeDigital SLR
ISO Range200-3200
Battery Type4x AA batteries
Focus Points11
Resolution6.1 MP
Shutter Speed30-1/4000 sec + Bulb
Viewfinder TypeOptical (pentaprism)
Storage MediaSD card

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